This 8‑day Tanzania Bush Adventure takes you deep into the wild, combining classic wildlife viewing with a unique cultural immersion. Explore Tarangire’s elephant‑rich baobab forests, spend time with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi, witness the endless plains of the Serengeti, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Carefully selected mid‑range lodges and tented camps ensure comfort after each adventurous day.
Highlights
Full day in Tarangire & a second day to explore deeper
Professional Maasai guide
All meals as per itinerary
Ngorongoro Crater tour (Big Five guaranteed)
Cultural encounter with Hadzabe & Datoga at Lake Eyasi
Two full days in Serengeti (including migration season)
Comfortable mid‑range lodges & tented camps
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha Accommodation: Mid-range hotel in Arusha Description: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Simba Soul Destinations representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Settle in, relax after your journey, and enjoy a pre-safari briefing to prepare for the adventure ahead. Overnight stay at a comfortable mid-range hotel. Meals: None (dinner on own account)
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp near Tarangire Description: After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive across varied landscapes, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park. In the evening, continue to your mid-range tented camp for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full Day in Tarangire National Park Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp near Tarangire Description: Spend the day exploring the quieter, less-visited areas of Tarangire. The park’s ancient termite mounds, seasonal swamps, river valleys, and open savannahs provide excellent opportunities to spot big cats, wildebeest, giraffes, and rare bird species. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for a peaceful evening, dinner, and overnight under the stars. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Eyasi (Cultural Experience) Accommodation: Rustic mid-range lodge near Lake Eyasi Description: Travel south to the remote Lake Eyasi region for a unique cultural experience. Spend the day engaging with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, learning traditional hunting methods, visiting blacksmith workshops, and listening to stories that reflect their ancient way of life. Overnight at a rustic mid-range lodge near the lake, enjoying a truly authentic cultural atmosphere. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Lake Eyasi - Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp in Serengeti Description: After an early breakfast, journey toward the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enter the park via Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy game viewing en route. Arrive at your mid-range tented camp in the evening for dinner, a campfire experience, and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp in Serengeti Description: Spend a full day exploring the legendary Serengeti. With guidance from your experienced safari guide, search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before returning to camp for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near crater rim Description: Begin the day with a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, capturing the park at its most active. Later, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at your lodge near the crater rim or in the surrounding highlands in the afternoon. Relax and enjoy breathtaking views, followed by dinner and overnight at your mid-range lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari - Return to Arusha Accommodation: Not included (drop-off in Arusha) Description: After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater floor hosts lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where your unforgettable safari adventure comes to an end. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions
Park fees & government taxes
Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide
Meals as per itinerary
Accommodation in mid-range lodges/camps
Bottled water in vehicle
Game drives as described
Exclusions
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs)
Optional activities (balloon safari, etc.)